Detroit Lions Face Uncertain Season Under Interim Coach Hudspeth
Tommy Hudspeth, now interim head coach, reshapes staff while Lions rely on players from 6-8 last year and a third-place division finish. Landry smartened after knee surgery. Reed and Hill injuries loom. Sanders and David Hill form tight end tandem. Bussey leads rushing with Gaines, Owens return. line plagued by 67 sacks and centers uncertainty.
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Packers on the decline pace fourth in NFC Central
The piece paints the Green Bay Packers as struggling through a fourth straight losing season with Bart Starr rebuilding. It notes injuries to key players Lynn Dickey and others, limited offense, and uncertainties on the defensive front while predicting a fourth place finish in the NFC Central.
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Dodgers Dominate as Ray Shuts Out Braves
Los Angeles masterful pitching continues as Doug Ray throws a four hit 1 0 shutout over Atlanta after Tommy John blanked the Braves. The Dodgers staff lowers ERA to 3 28 with Ray now 13 3 leading a staff that includes John 14 wins Rhoden 13 Sutton 10 and Hooton 9.
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Jones Wins Austrian Grand Prix in Fabulous F1 Debut
Australian Alan Jones wins the Austrian Grand Prix at the Osterreichring in 1 hour 37 minutes 16.40 seconds, finishing ahead of Niki Lauda as several top drivers drop out with engine trouble. Jones extends Shadow Team's first victory while Lauda leads the World Driving Championship by 16 points. Also: Sal Tovella wins USAC stock car race at Milwaukee on a late pit stop, Al Holbert tops IMSA at Pocono, Peter Gregg takes Trans Am at Brainerd, Sheldon Kinser nears sprint lead, Johnny Parsons clinches USAC midget win at Paragon. Roy Henry expelled from Southwestern Louisiana football team on eve of fall practice for disciplinary reasons.
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Exhibition results from Saturday and Sunday games
NFL exhibition scores list pairings with teams and final points. Jets beat Falcons 17 to 2, Bills over Lions 17 to 10, Saints 23 to 7 over Giants, Bengals 6 to 0 vs Buccaneers, Dolphins 27 to 15 over Washington, Seahawks 23 to 17 over Cowboys, 49ers 2 to San Diego , Bears 20 over Raiders 13, Broncos 15 over Rams 7, Chiefs 2 over Steelers 21, Patriots 38 over Packers 3, Vikings 4 over Browns 33, Rams 2 over Chargers , Sunday Baltimore 14 over Houston 7.
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Tifton Retains Girls Softball National Title
Tifton Tomboys defend ASA national title by beating Bellevue Washington 8-0 in the final. Gayle Dowler 15 earned the win, with Barbara Murray delivering a two run homer for a seven run fourth inning. Bellevue had earlier edged Jacksonville Florida to reach the final.
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Debbie Austin Ends Nine Year Wait To Win LPGA Classic
Debbie Austin of Oneida New York claimed the Long Island Charity Classic title at Colonie Hill Golf Club with a one under par 71 and a four round 279. Her victory earned $15 000 and lifted her 1969 season total to $65 144 placing seventh on the LPGA earnings list.
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Phillies Power Past Cubs Twice for Weekend Sweep
The Phillies routed the Cubs 10-2 and 4-2 as Mike Schmidt hit his 29th and 30th homers and Greg Luzinski added his 31st. Chicago fell seven games behind while Philadelphia rode a 12 game win streak. Pirates doubled Mets 6-3 as Candelaria earned his 12th win. Giants and Reds split a doubleheader with big hits from Morgan, Geronimo, and Evans. Niekro pitched a four hitter for Houston in a 6-1 win over San Diego.
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